(via the Academic Library Association of Ohio) The Academic Library Association of Ohio (ALAO) conference planning committee invites you to submit proposals for the 44th Annual Conference, Take Action! Conveying Value, Cultivating Success, which will explore our impact on student engagement, student learning and student success. We all do great things that impact students, so let’s…
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Reminder: Deadline to Volunteer for an ILA Committee is March 31
(via the Illinois Library Association) Interested in serving on an ILA committee? ILA President-Elect Cynthia Fuerst is making appointments for the coming program year. Appointments begin July 1, 2018, and most committee members serve two-year terms. Complete the Committee Interest Form by Saturday, March 31, to be considered. You must be a personal member of…
Registration and Agenda for 2018 Targeting Autism Forum Available
(via Suzanne Schriar, Illinois State Library) The Targeting Autism Forum will be held on May 17-18, 2018 in the atrium of the Illinois State Library in Springfield, IL. The full agenda for the forum is available at the State Library’s website. To register, send an email to Suzanne Schriar with a subject line that reads “Registration for the…
National Library of Medicine Seeking Feedback on Strategic Plan for 2017-2027
(via Elizabeth Kiscaden, Associate Director for the National Network of Libraries of Medicine – Greater Midwest Region, on behalf of Dr. Patricia Flatley Brennan, Director of the National Library of Medicine) I am pleased to present you with A Platform for Biomedical Discovery and Data-Powered Health, the NLM Strategic Plan for 2017-2027: https://www.nlm.nih.gov/pubs/plan/lrp17/NLM_StrategicReport2017_2027.html As it approaches…
New Date for 5th Annual LILi Conference / Call for Proposals Still Open
(via Esther Grassian, Pierce College and University of California, Los Angeles) Following is a message from Annie Knight, LILi Chair, re a date change for the 5th Free Annual LILi Conference. Please note that the date for the 5th Annual LILi Conference has changed from July 13 to Friday, August 17 (9am-1:30pm). The conference will still take…
Call for Presentations: RUSA STARS ILL Discussion Group at ALA Annual
(via Mark Sullivan, State University of New York at Geneseo) The ILL Discussion Group of the “Sharing and Transforming Access to Resources Section” (STARS) of RUSA invites the submission of 10-20 minute presentation topics for the 2018 American Library Association Annual Meeting in New Orleans. The ILL Discussion Group is a popular and valuable forum…
Call for Nominations: CARLI Board of Directors Election (Deadline April 4)
(via Michelle Haake, Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois) CARLI is seeking nominations for candidates to fill seats on the CARLI Board of Directors. The Board of Directors is the governing authority of the Consortium of Academic and Research Libraries in Illinois. CARLI Governing Members will elect one Board member from each of…
Registration Open for Responsible Conduct of Research & Academic Integrity Conference (Early-Bird Ends April 30)
(via Jennifer Kelley, College of DuPage) Registration is now open for the RCR & AI Conference on Thursday, June 14 and Friday, June 15, 2018 at College of DuPage. Conference sessions apply to a broad disciplinary audience. Interactive sessions with active audience participation will address Responsible Conduct of Research, Research Ethics, Academic Integrity, Academic Misconduct in Research,…
Call for Book Reviewers: Journal of Access Services
(via Michael Krasulski, Community College of Philadelphia) The Journal of Access Services (JAS) seeks motivated individuals to join our book reviewer pool. JAS publishes reviews of books of interest to access services professionals including topics on management, administration, collection development, and space planning. JAS reviewers are expected to write a review, ranging from 500 to 1,200 words, within 2-3 months. Additional…
Call for Nominations: 2018 Illinois Library Association Awards (Deadline May 15)
(via Kara Kohn, Plainfield Public Library) The Illinois Library Association is now accepting nominations for the 2018 Awards season! Everything you need to know in order to nominate one of your heroes, idols, mentors, colleagues, or best friend is at your fingertips on the ILA website-think about who you’d like to see honored by one…